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Lola H.


Lake Forest, IL

$15-29/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible, Experienced

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a student at Lake Forest College and I am on the pre-med track to become a doctor. I have experience working with kids as well as various ages of students with special needs! Being a special needs student peer has been an amazing experience! I have also coached preschool and elementary level soccer programs. I enjoy...
Lola can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Nkosinathi M.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Every Kid Deserves To Have Fun.

I have worked at summer camps for 2 years now in Boston and Maryland. I have been trained to take care of children and how to also take care of children with special needs
Nkosinathi can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Hi! My names Samantha!! I'm 23 I'm located in palatine! I love to be a helping hand. I have twin brothers with special needs who I've helped take care of while my mother works full time. I enjoy hiking, art, animals. My dream job would a special needs therapist. I love problem solving I love pets I have a cat and 3 dogs! I'm a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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Virginia R.


Des Plaines, IL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Virginia

Hi, I'm a Preschool Teacher who love working with children. I'm caring, compassionate, reliable and hardworking. I have many years of experience working with children and people with special needs.
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Megan H.


Northbrook, IL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Megan. I am 23 years old. I am a high school teacher with over 10 years of experience working with kids. love working with kids and I have babysat 12 families in my hometown. I have babysat toddlers, children, preteens and teenagers. I also have babysat children with special needs. I am known for being...
Megan can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marla O.


Wheeling, IL

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Date Night Babysitter!

Hello families! My name is Marla and I'm available for your babysitting needs, I have 3 years of paid experience working with up to 2 kids at a time. I'm experienced in working with special needs and kids ages ranging from 2-12yrs! I'm CPR/BSL certified, CNA certified and have personal transportation. Thank you! Available for...
Marla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Rebecca L.


Mundelein, IL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Teacher Available For Babysitting

I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Audrea C.


Palatine, IL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I will always strive to make sure your child of all ages is safe and having fun. I'm certified in first-aid and CPR, as well as special needs care. I'm looking forward to meeting you
Audrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amber R.


Glenview, IL

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Nurse Aide/ Caregiver

Hi! I have experience with pediatric home care. I've assisted with cerebral palsy, seizure watch, fall risks, cognitive disabilities and personal experience with ASD. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out and we can schedule a chat! :)
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Arleta S.


Arlington Heights, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Arleta and I am a mother of two- a 14 boy and 23-year-old girl. I prefer spending time outside with the children where they can run around and use their imagination to the fullest. I like creating fun crafts for the children to make, playing fun games, and creating activities with the children. I am very structured...
Arleta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

I have had experience working with adults with special needs. I would take them to do one on one activities, provide needed personal care, and administer medication.
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Paola N.


Rolling Meadows, IL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

My Goal Is To Graduate From College As A Preschool Teacher.

Hi, I'm Paola and I love kids! I have been babysitting since 2021, and have experience with preemies, children, teenagers and everything in between . I'm dependable and honest. I've nannied for many families before, and I have experience with special needs (autism, etc). I enjoy playing outside, arts and crafts, and reading...
Paola can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Jennifer B.


Highwood, IL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teaching Assistant at a school with children who have special needs, and am looking for some extra work in the afternoons or early evenings to help out your family! My interests include watching and playing sports. Any outdoor activities i. e. going to the park, the beach, the pool. Arts and crafts, board games, cooking...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Wendy W.


Arlington Heights, IL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Ready To Encourage!

Personable, deeply caring, fun. Background in hospital chaplaincy, retirement communities (Life Enrichment Specialist and reception), special needs' children, pets, international and stateside church work. Love making connections with people, comforting, and encouraging. In my spare time I love volunteering with prayer ministry,...
Wendy can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Brianna R.


Des Plaines, IL

$19-50/hr11 yrs exp

Live In/Live Out Nanny

My name is Bri and I'am empathetic, responsible, dependable, fun, and trustworthy childcare giver! I have 12 years of child care experience, and I'am available for a full position! I adore children and working with them because their inquisitive attitudes and loads of energy make them a joy to be around! I am the eldest of seven...
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Sarah N.


Lake Zurich, IL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My name is Sarah. I have recently, retired from working after 29 years. I have worked with special needs/senior adults in all capacities. I have decided now that I would like to work only part time with the elderly. I'm looking more for companion/assistant positions. I don't have the medical background so I'm not able to...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
I have worked in the special education field, mostly with high-risk students. I love the field and the challenges, even at times, it can be overwhelming. I've worked with students of various needs and I love to learn the way a child expresses their emotions and needs in various ways. Using visuals, AACs, star-charts, oh my ,...
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Linda P.


Arlington Heights, IL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Care Giver

I am a RN with a 40 year multi- faceted career to include pediatrics for 14 years with special needs children at Shriners hospital. My natural abilities to be a care giver are part of my daily life. I am also a very young at heart and active grandmother. I am looking for a part time position in the field of child care to...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis F.


Barrington, IL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Alexis F., Babysitter

Hello! My name is alexis f., I am 18 years old, and I have just graduated from Barrington high school. I plan to study elementary education, as well as political science. I would describe myself as kind, funny, and useful. I have been involved in various elementary educational classes since my freshman year of high school. I...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hi there! I am self contained autism teacher for 1st and 2nd graders. I have had an abundance amount of experience caring for individuals with down syndrome and children who are on the spectrum. Please reach out to me if you are seeking a caregiver for a child with special needs or a child without. :)

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